2006 YAMAHA VERSITY 300 key

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Catalytic converter This vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the muffler.
WARNING
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The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-ing any maintenance work.CAUTION:
ECA10700
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.

Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.


Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.


Do not allow the engine to idletoo long.
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Seat To open the seat
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2. Insert the key into the main switch,
and then turn it counterclockwise.NOTE:Do not push inward when turning thekey.
3. Fold the seat up.
To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then push
it down to lock it in place.2. Remove the key from the main
switch if the scooter will be left un-
attended.
NOTE:Make sure that the seat is properly se-cured before riding.
1. Open.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Storage compartment To unlock the storage compartment
Insert the key in the lock and turn it 1/4
turn clockwise.
To open the storage compartment
when it is unlocked
Turn the knob 1/4 turn clockwise. The
knob will return to its original position
after released.
To close the storage compartment
Push the lid into the original position.To lock the storage compartment
Insert the key in the lock and turn it 1/4
turn counterclockwise, and then re-
move the key.
WARNING
EWA10960


Do not exceed the load limit of 1
kg (2.2 lb) for the storage com-
partment.


Do not exceed the maximum
load of 202 kg (445 lb) for the ve-hicle.
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Storage compartment To open the storage compartment
Push on the “” mark of the storage
compartment lid.
To close the storage compartment
Push the lid into the original position.
WARNING
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Do not store heavy items in thiscompartment.
1. Lock
2. Front storage compartment A
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UNLOCKLOCK
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UNLOCKLOCK
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UNLOCKLOCK
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1. Front storage compartment B
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is turned on.
3. Turn the key on.
4. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still off:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
8. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
The system is OK. The scooter can be ridden.
This check is most reliable if performed with
a warmed-up engine.The sidestand switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The brake switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Auxiliary DC jack This scooter is equipped with an auxil-
iary DC jack in the storage compart-
ment.
12-V accessories connected to the
auxiliary jack can be used when the key
is in the “ ” position and should only
be used when the engine is running.CAUTION:
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The accessories connected to the
auxiliary DC terminals should not be
used with the engine turned off, and
their combined load must never ex-
ceed 2.5 A or 30 W, otherwise thebattery may discharge.To use the auxiliary DC jack
1. Turn the key to “ ”.
2. Remove the dust cap from the re-
ceptacle.
3. Insert the accessory plug into the
receptacle.
4. Turn the key to “ ”, and then start
the engine. (See page 5-1.)
5. When the accessory jack is not be-
ing used, make sure that the dust
cap is installed onto the receptacle
for protection.1. Auxiliary DC jack
12V
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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WARNING
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Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.


Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.


For safety, always start the en-gine with the centerstand down.
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Starting the engine CAUTION:
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See page 5-3 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-hicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the side-
stand must be up.
WARNING
EWA10290


Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-15.


Never ride with the sidestanddown.
1. Turn the key to “” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “”.
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the front
or rear brake.
NOTE:If the engine does not start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt. If the engine does not start, trywith the throttle open 1/8 turn.CAUTION:
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For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine iscold!1. Rear brake lever
2. Engine stop switch
3. Start switch
4. Front brake lever
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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CAUTION:
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After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation,
be sure to replace the engine oil andfinal transmission oil.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.CAUTION:
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If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealercheck the vehicle.
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Parking When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
WARNING
EWA10310


Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them.


Do not park on a slope or on soft
ground, otherwise the vehiclemay overturn.
CAUTION:
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Never park in an area where there
are fire hazards such as grass orother flammable materials.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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The fuse block, which contains the fus-
es for the individual circuits, is located
in the storage compartment A. (See
page 3-12.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
CAUTION:
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Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly afire.
3. Turn the key to “” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
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Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove cowling A together with
the headlight unit. (See page 6-6.)
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.
3. Remove the headlight bulb holder
by pushing it inward and turning it
counterclockwise, and then re-
move the defective bulb.
1. Backup fuse
2. Headlight fuse
3. Radiator fan fuse
4. Signaling system fuse
5. Ignition fuse
6. Auxiliary DC jack fuse
7. Spare fuse
8. Fuse tongs
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Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Backup fuse:
3.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
7.5 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
3.0 A
1. Bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
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Identification numbers Record the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and mod-
el label information in the spaces pro-
vided below for assistance when
ordering spare parts from a Yamaha
dealer or for reference in case the vehi-
cle is stolen.
KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
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Key identification number
The key identification number is
stamped into the key tag. Record this
number in the space provided and use
it for reference when ordering a new
key.
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Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the frame.NOTE:The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your vehicle and may
be used to register it with the licensingauthority in your area.
1. Key identification number
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1. Vehicle identification number
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